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New York Times at Ryan Library: Creating an Account

Create a New York Times Account (new users)

New users to NYT can follow these steps to create an account

*Those with a personal NYT digital subscription using their PLNU email should follow the instructions in the box to the right.

  • Go to http://accessnyt.com/
  • In the "Find School" box search for and select “Point Loma Nazarene University
  • Click "Create Account
  • Input your PLNU email and click "Continue"
  • Create a password
  • Check your email for a confirmation email with an activation link from NYT. Click the link to activate your account.
  • You will be prompted to indicate whether you are Student or Faculty/Staff. Students need to provide their graduation year and an alternate email address. Students will have New York Times access until 12/31 of their graduation year.
  • Click "Sign up"
  • You will get a notice that "You've Claimed your NYTimes Pass!"
  • Click "Get Started" to set up and personalize your New York Times experience

Create a New York Times Account (existing users)

Those with a personal NYT subscription using their PLNU email should follow these steps

If you have an existing individual NYT paid subscription using your PLNU email address, you will need to cancel your subscription before setting up your PLNU access.

To cancel your personal subscription:

  • Login to your account and go to "Subscription Overview" and then "Manage Subscription"
  • Visit the Cancel Your Subscription NYT help page for more assistance

Once the subscription is canceled:

  • Visit accessnyt.com
  • In the "Find School" box search for and select “Point Loma Nazarene University
  • Click "Create Account
  • Input your PLNU email and click "Continue"
  • Follow the prompts
  • If you encounter an error message, email edu@nytimes.com

Video instructions to create an account

For more information, watch the video Activating your Access to The New York Times